Niranjana's yummy yummy recipes
Curd Rice, popularly called Thayir Sadam in Tamil Nadu and Daddojanam in Andhra Pradesh, is a traditional South Indian dish made by blending cooked rice with fresh curd (yogurt). It is light, refreshing, and packed with flavour, making it a favourite in daily meals as well as festive occasions. Why is Curd Rice Special? Curd …
Vella Sadham, also called Sweet Jaggery Rice, is a time-honoured South Indian dish made using cooked rice, jaggery syrup, grated coconut, and a hint of cardamom. While it may appear similar to Chakkarai Pongal or Nei Payasam, it has a distinct taste and flavour that sets it apart. A Unique Sweet Rice, Different from Pongal …
Puliyodharai, also known as tamarind rice, is a classic South Indian dish that has found a special place in the hearts of many. This tangy, spicy, and flavourful dish is made by mixing cooked rice with a richly spiced tamarind paste, known as Pulikachal. Puliyodharai is not just a dish; it’s a cultural experience, often …
Sakkarai Pongal is a classic South Indian sweet dish that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, especially in Tamil Nadu. Prepared during the harvest festival Thai Pongal, this traditional sweet symbolizes gratitude, prosperity, and abundance. Made using simple yet wholesome ingredients like rice, moong dal, jaggery, milk, and ghee, Sakkarai Pongal is loved for its …
Koorkai is one of the famous tubers that grows mostly in South Indian states like Tamilnadu and Kerala. The best translation that I got from the internet for koorkai is Chinese potato. This is one of my favourite vegetables. They are cultivated during July and August in Kerala. And you can harvest it after four …
This is one of the cakes I wanted to bake for a long time. Finally I made it for this Christmas. And this cake is something special. Because for the first time, I am baking it for someone else. Few words about the person to whom I gave this cake- She is a woman …
Tomato pickle is a tangy and tasty recipe. This is a very simple recipe which is easy to make in less time. This goes well with curd rice and dosa. I love this a lot. The shelf life of this is one week to ten days. INGREDIENTS Tomato – 1.5 Kg Mustard seeds – 1 …
Anjaneyar vadai is a traditional prasadham offered in many Anjaneyar temples and in Perumal temples. The main ingredient for this recipe is urad dhal and black peppercorn. This recipe is much easier than the normal urad dhal vadai. I made it with white urad dhal. You can make the same recipe with black urad dhal. …
Lemon rice is one of the most popular and often made rice in South India. It is easily made when you are in a hurry. This is one of the best tiffin box recipes and liked by everyone starting from kids to the older ones. It can be had with papad or chips. I like …
Thirukarthigai or Karthigai deepam is the festival celebrated on the full moon day of the tamil month Karthigai(mid-nov–mid-dec). From the very first day of the Karthigai month, two lamps made out of clay are lit in front of the house. And the main festival starts with Bharani deepam followed by Karthigai deepam and then the …
